JEFFREYHUNTERTRAVIS

TRAVIS, JEFFREY HUNTER of Birmingham, Alabama went home to be with his savior on June 21, 2013 at the age of 58. Jeff was born and raised in Birmingham and attended Berry High School, class of 1973. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1975 through 1977 as a Torpedo Technician on the USS Seawolf Nuclear Submarine. He participated in a top secret program that was vital to the security and safety of America during the height of the Cold War with Russia. Some of his declassified missions were documented in the book "Blind Man's Bluff". He graduated in 1985 from UAB School of Business and worked for Thomas Built Buses for 13 years. He later made a career change to work in the field of horticulture, which was his true passion. He was the general manager for TotalScape Farms until his death. He was a lifetime member and served as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Birmingham. Jeff was the oldest son of Joe and Harriet Travis and had three siblings Doug Travis (Lesli), Todd Travis (Gina) and Lynn Travis Garnett(Mark). Jeff was married to Claire Holt Travis for 34 years and had 2 children Shannon Travis Fagan (Matt) and Jason Hunter Travis. He had three grandsons Carson, Campbell and Oliver Fagan. A celebration of Jeff's life will be held at First Baptist Church of Birmingham Alabama on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The visitation begins at 10 AM with the service following at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to further UAB prostate cancer research UAB Department of Radiation Oncology c/o Fresia Vega 1700 6th Avenue South 176-F Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Suite 2248 Birmingham, Alabama 35233.